Festival/Competition Submissions NYTheater Festival Spring/Summer , NY
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Creative Arts/Media
Music / Audio Production, TV / Film Production
Location: New York
Overview
NYTheater Festival Spring/Summer 2026 — New York, NY, US
Prizes and EligibilityPrizes Total: $8,000
First Prize: $3,500
Categories: Full-Lengths | One Acts | Shorts | Solos
NO SUBMISSION FEE
NO PARTICIPATION FEE
Submissions to the NYTheater Festival for Plays and Musicals. There is no charge for submitting, and every submission receives a response within 5 days.
Financials per TicketALL PRODUCTIONS RECEIVE $5 FOR EVERY TICKET SOLD
Festival Highlights- Prize opportunities: up to $8,000 in prizes, including $3,500 for Best Production/Best Play or Musical
- Response time: fast decisions after submission
- Extensive set support: access to over 90 set pieces and props
- Video documentation: optional 4K, 4-camera video recording for future promotion or archival use
- Venue and technicals: user-friendly audio, lighting, and video systems; prime performance slots; ample setup time
This is a unique opportunity for industry professionals to see your production in person. The festival supports you from tech rehearsals through closing performance and offers guidance throughout your run.
Festival Support- Prime Performance Slots with ample setup time
- Set & Props: 90+ pieces available; backstage storage
- Lighting & Sound: full lighting plot with multiple controls; easy-to-use systems
- Detailed promotional posts and large posters
- Cast and crew receive free tickets to other festival productions
- Venue with 99 seats, a 30’x18’ stage, sizeable backstage and dressing room
Award Ceremony is held at the end of the Festival to celebrate achievements among peers.
Submit Your ProductionTo submit, visit NY Theater Festival Submissions. Submissions are accepted from playwrights and composers within 30 miles of Manhattan.
In 14 years and 25 seasons, the NY Theater Festival has hosted 1,600 plays and 400 musicals, awarding cash prizes to hundreds of artists.
Union StatusUNION or NON-UNION
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